Election & Campaign Information

Welcome to the City of Sacramento's Municipal Election web pages. These pages have been prepared to help guide you through the election process as a voter, as a potential candidate for office, and as a resident of the City of Sacramento. These web pages also provide information pertaining to potential and/or approved ballot measures.

 

Election Information & Dates:

June 8, 2010 Primary Election - Offices

  • Nomination Period Opens: Tuesday, February 16, 2010 (Offices Closed Feb. 15-Presidents Day)
  • Candidates may begin filing papers including
     
    • Nomination Petition (20-30 valid signatures)
    • Statement of Economic Interests Form 700
    • Acceptance/Rejection of Public Financing
    • Candidate Statement
    • For more details go to the "City Offices to be Filed" page
 
  • Materials are available free of charge at the City Clerk's Office (by appointment)
  • Final Filing Day: Friday, March 12, 2010 by 4:30 p.m. at the City Clerk's Office
  • If incumbent does not file by March 12, 2010, deadline for that office extends to

Wednesday, March 17, 2010 by 4:30 p.m.

  • Last Day to Register - May 24, 2010

June 8, 2010 Primary Election - Measures

  • Government Accountability and Charter Reform Measure of 2009 (Strong Mayor) (view document) PDF Document
    • Approved for placement on June 2010 ballot by City Council on August 6, 2009.
    • Measure to be called to ballot in January of 2010.

Initiative Ordinance -

  • Notice of Intent and Proposed Ordinance Language filed on December 22, 2009

 

For more information on all election issues, contact the City Clerk's Office at 916-808-7200.